Physicists manage to reach atomic resolution with optical microscopy by measuring light from a quantum spark faster than a trillionth of a second.
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Researchers describe swarms of microscale robots (microrobots) that captured bits of plastic and bacteria from water. Afterward, the bots were decontaminated and reused.
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Researchers have created a novel memristive hardware framework that enables artificial intelligence systems to efficiently explain their decision-making process.
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Researchers have developed a new approach to characterize the electric field of arbitrary plasmonic samples, like e.g. gold nanoparticles.
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Scientists have achieved the first observation of a state that was only theoretically predicted.
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World's first confirmation of a unique phenomenon combining optical, electrical, and mechanical properties when light is fired at a 2D atomic layer. Can be applied as a 2D nano actuator moving with light.
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An international team of scientists presents a comprehensive overview of the static and dynamic adjustment methods of Schottky barrier height, with a particular focus on the recent advancements in nano-semiconductor devices.
May 7, 2024
The new technique can modify the nanostructure of bulk and 2D crystals without a cleanroom or expensive etching equipment.
May 7, 2024
Researchers demonstrate wireless energy harvesting at the microscale using chiral tellurium, harnessing its intrinsic nonlinear conductivity for efficient rectification without an antenna.
May 7, 2024
Materials scientists reveal pathway for designing optical materials with specialized properties.
May 7, 2024
The new technique to engineer ultra-pure silicon makes it the perfect material to make quantum computers at scale and with high accuracy.
May 7, 2024
Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition.
May 7, 2024
Researchers make strides in quantum computing with circular Rydberg states, overcoming atom lifespan issues.
May 7, 2024
Exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time - a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants for the blind.
May 7, 2024
Smart labs powered by AI robots are 500x more efficient in material development than simple automation.
May 7, 2024
Engineers have combined ancient paperfolding and modern materials science to create a soft robot that bends and twists through mazes with ease.
May 7, 2024